The best retreat vacations October 2026

Find the best vacation offers for body, mind and soul October 2026. You have a choice of different areas: Yoga and detox, creative living or detoxifying activity. It's all about your well-being.

527 curated retreats 4.8 (634 reviews) from €90

"Your Personal Retreat - Experience Yoga at the Ashram"

Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany

$108 / 3 Days

5.0

"Your Personal Retreat – Finding Your Inner Balance Through Meditation"

Horn - Bad Meinberg, Germany

$216 / 5 Days

4.8

Soul & Yin Yoga/Mindfulness/Meditation—at the monastery (Münsterland)—strengthen your inner peace

Warendorf, Germany

$288 / 3 Days

Journey to yourself Healing on all levels

Bentota, Sri Lanka

$2,314 / 17 Days

5.0

🌸 Inner Balance – Your Mindful Yoga Retreat

Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany

$369 / 6 Days

4.5

Yoga & Relaxation Getaway Mallorca

Montuiri, Spain

$882 / 5 Days

4.1

The Five Animals of Shaolin Qi Gong

Altenfelden, Austria

$846 / 5 Days

5.0

3 Days of Yoga at the Monastery: Strength for the Body & Peace for the Mind

Zell am Main, Germany

$622 / 3 Days

4.9

Silent Meditation Retreat - Finding inner peace through mindfulness

Nassereith, Austria

$758 / 4 Days

5.0

Slow down with yoga, yin and meditation

Jüchen, Germany

$282 / 3 Days

5.0

Granite pilgrimage and yoga

Altenfelden , Austria

$717 / 5 Days

FIVE - A Mindful 5-Day Fast in the Mühlviertel Region

Altenfelden, Austria

$1,246 / 6 Days

1:1 Retreat – Your Exclusive Healing Journey (max. 2 people)

Rösrath, Germany

$823 / 3 Days

Yoga Meets Argentine Tango

Altenfelden, Austria

$717 / 4 Days

5.0

🌿 Ayurveda Retreat - Renewed energy through inner balance and regeneration

Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany

$251 / 3 Days

5.0

Inner peace and serenity - Mühlviertel

Altenfelden, Austria

$917 / 5 Days

5.0

Finca vacation with yoga & spa in Mallorca

Montuiri, Spain

$1,446 / 8 Days

4.6

Women's Retreat: "Time for Me"

Flechtingen, Germany

$456 / 3 Days

5.0

Yoga, meditation, energetics, thermal spa | The yoga break you're really longing for | Switzerland

St. Margrethen, Switzerland

$892 / 3 Days

5.0

🔥 Call of the Soul – your shamanic 1:1 nature retreat

Frauenburg, Austria

$699 / 3 Days

5.0

Yoga vacation in the Mühlviertel hills

Altenfelden, Austria

$717 / 5 Days

4.4

Ayurveda burnout prevention - the way back to yourself!

Bad Wörishofen, Germany

$1,513 / 7 Days

5.0

Self-determined living in harmony with your soul - coaching and time out in nature

Krakow am See, Germany

$1,693 / 3 Days

5.0

Meet & Lead - K1 Baumhaus Bergisch Gladbach

Odenthal, Germany

$1,858 / 8 Days

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Frequently asked questions

What is a retreat?

A retreat is a deliberate break from everyday life where you focus entirely on yourself in a peaceful setting. Depending on the focus, yoga, meditation, fasting, silence, or creative practices take center stage. A retreat typically lasts between a weekend and two weeks and takes place in small groups – often in natural settings like mountains, by the sea, or in the countryside. At Retreat Vacation you'll currently find 1217 retreats across Europe.

What types of retreats are there?

The variety of retreats is vast: yoga retreats for physical and mental balance, silent retreats for deep inner reflection, meditation retreats like Vipassana, wellness retreats with spa and relaxation, fasting retreats for detox, Pilates retreats for gentle body training, and creative retreats for writing or painting. At Retreat Vacation you can filter specifically for the type that suits you.

How much does a retreat cost?

Retreat prices vary widely depending on type, duration, and accommodation. A weekend retreat in Germany starts at around €200–300, while week-long retreats typically range from €500 to €2,000. Luxury retreats with single rooms, full board, and spa can go higher. At Retreat Vacation you'll find offers from €77 to €3.250 – there's something for every budget.

Who is a retreat suitable for?

Retreats are suitable for everyone – from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. You don't need yoga experience or special fitness. Many people book their first retreat during a stressful phase, after a life change, or simply out of curiosity. Most organizers offer different levels and cater individually to your experience level.

Where do the best retreats take place?

In Germany, Bavaria (especially the Allgäu), the Black Forest, and the Baltic Sea coast are popular retreat regions. Internationally, Mallorca, Portugal (Algarve), Bali, Sri Lanka, and Austria are among the most sought-after destinations. At Retreat Vacation you can filter by country, region, and even specific locations to find the perfect retreat at your desired destination.

What does a typical day at a retreat look like?

A typical retreat day starts early with morning meditation or a yoga session, followed by a healthy breakfast. The morning brings further practice sessions, while the afternoon often offers free time, workshops, or excursions into nature. In the evening, there's usually a relaxing session and a shared dinner. Between sessions, there's time for rest, reading, or walks.

What is the difference between a retreat and a wellness holiday?

A wellness holiday focuses on passive relaxation – spa, massages, thermal springs. A retreat goes deeper: the focus is on actively engaging with yourself through yoga, meditation, silence, or other practices. A retreat often has a fixed program with set times, a group structure, and an overarching theme. Both formats can complement each other – many wellness retreats combine both.

How do I find the right retreat for me?

First consider what you're looking for: relaxation, physical practice, inner reflection, or adventure? Then choose the type (yoga, meditation, fasting, etc.), duration, and region. At Retreat Vacation you can combine all these criteria and sort results by price, rating, or date. Read the descriptions and reviews from other participants – this way you'll find the retreat that truly suits you.

The best retreat vacations October 2026

"Your Personal Retreat - Experience Yoga at the Ashram"

"Your Personal Retreat – Finding Your Inner Balance Through Meditation"

Soul & Yin Yoga/Mindfulness/Meditation—at the monastery (Münsterland)—strengthen your inner peace

Journey to yourself Healing on all levels

🌸 Inner Balance – Your Mindful Yoga Retreat

Yoga & Relaxation Getaway Mallorca

The Five Animals of Shaolin Qi Gong

3 Days of Yoga at the Monastery: Strength for the Body & Peace for the Mind

Silent Meditation Retreat - Finding inner peace through mindfulness

Slow down with yoga, yin and meditation

Granite pilgrimage and yoga

FIVE - A Mindful 5-Day Fast in the Mühlviertel Region

1:1 Retreat – Your Exclusive Healing Journey (max. 2 people)

Yoga Meets Argentine Tango

🌿 Ayurveda Retreat - Renewed energy through inner balance and regeneration

Inner peace and serenity - Mühlviertel

Finca vacation with yoga & spa in Mallorca

Women's Retreat: "Time for Me"

Yoga, meditation, energetics, thermal spa | The yoga break you're really longing for | Switzerland

🔥 Call of the Soul – your shamanic 1:1 nature retreat

Yoga vacation in the Mühlviertel hills

Ayurveda burnout prevention - the way back to yourself!

Self-determined living in harmony with your soul - coaching and time out in nature

Meet & Lead - K1 Baumhaus Bergisch Gladbach

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